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SEC filingChallenging year marked by revenue contraction across DTC and wholesale channels amid luxury demand weakness and strategic retail adjustments, with gross margins pressured by fixed production costs on lower volumes despite marketing expense reductions through Greater China optimization.
Lanvin Group Holdings Limited faced a challenging fiscal year 2025, characterized by revenue declines across key channels as luxury demand softened globally. The DTC channel experienced a primary decrease due to reduced retail traffic and ongoing optimization of the retail network worldwide. This strategic adjustment aimed to streamline operations amid softer consumer engagement. Similarly, the broader revenue contraction stemmed mainly from declining luxury demand in North America combined with a deliberate strategic contraction in Greater China, reflecting prudent responses to market dynamics.
Wholesale revenues also declined, primarily driven by reduced business from Wolford, Lanvin, and Sergio Rossi, all impacted by the softening demand for luxury goods. This underscores the pervasive weakness in the luxury sector affecting multiple distribution channels and brands within the portfolio.
Gross profit margins faced significant pressure, with the decrease mainly attributable to fixed production costs persisting despite lower net revenues. Cost of sales encompasses raw materials, production labor, assembly overhead including depreciation, merchandise procurement, and inventory adjustments, but the fixed nature of production expenses amplified the margin compression on reduced volumes. This dynamic was particularly acute for Sergio Rossi, where the gross margin decline was primarily due to lower revenues while fixed production costs remained unchanged, highlighting brand-specific vulnerabilities.